Homemade Soy Candles - Make Your Own Aromatherapy Candles

Updated on March 8, 2011

You can use just about any old jar you have as an easy mold in which to make your own all-natural candle.

Instructions to make your own non-toxic, clean-burning scented candles at home without the use of paraffin or synthetic fragrance. Using vegetable waxes such as soy wax makes these candles eco-friendly, while of essential oils give the health and mood benefits of aromatherapy. Avoid the hassle over creating candle molds and breaking candles out of them by recycling jam, sauce, or canning jars, with the added benefit of eliminating the need for a holder or wax guard during burning. These also make great gifts!

Materials

Double boiler

Clean, dry glass jars

Pencil or chopstick

Candle wicks

1 lb soy or vegetable wax

5-10 drops essential oils

Wax dye (if desired)

Instructions

Dangle wicks in jars to find an appropriate length. Trim wicks to 1 to 1/12 inches longer than the height you plan to pour the candles. Melt vegetable wax over water in a double boiler until soft, smooth, and easily poured. Hold wicks in the center of their respective jars and use a chopstick or pencil to hold a small length of the wick to the bottom, then add a drop of melted wax and let dry to secure wick. Remove wax from heat and stir in essential oils and dye (if desired) and pour immediately into jars, holding wick taught and upright in the center. Let cool, then trim wicks to 1/4 inch.

Avoid tossing and turning (and prevent cricks in the neck!) by using proper pillow placement to align the spine and muscles for optimal relaxation.

Comments 12 comments

Christina Ashton 3 months ago

I'm planning on using 1 and a half oz. mason jars. What size did you use so I can alter the amounts.

Diana Nowak-Riffel 20 months ago

Hi there,

I see you used essential oils and wanted to know if these were just regular ones or the specific ones for making candles? Because if these are basic essential oils, I wondered if it worked well for you regarding the smell when you burn your candle? I saw in other tutorials people said regular essential oils didn't produce much smell when used. So just wanted to see how these came out for you :) Thanks!

sfshine 3 years ago from Michigan

Great information about candle making. I may try this. It can same money and I can use my choice of fragrance.

FlourishAnyway 3 years ago from USA

I love this idea -- an inexpensive, eco-friendly, do-it-yourself project! Thanks for the instructions and inspiration!

skye2day 4 years ago from Rocky Mountains

maddie Thanks so much for the info. I love easy and cost effective. I am excited what great gifts. God Bless you girl. Bookmarked, up and awesome find. Way to go. Keep going girl. May God continue to Bless you and yours in abundance of joy and good health. Love, Skye

mjkearn 4 years ago

Hi Maddie,

Fab hub and great instructions. I adore candles and living in the wilds I have open fire and candles every night during winter. I'm old school using paraffin and kerosene amongst a few other mixes.